Contemporary linoleum block printing is an exciting, economical, and accessible alternative to traditional woodblock printmaking. Linoleum blocks can be easily printed at home with little set-up. Students will learn to transfer an image to a block, use tools to carve, register multiple layers, use a press, and print by hand. Class time will be dedicated to demonstrations of techniques, and ample working time with one-on-one instruction. Students will be able to use their blocks to create holiday cards or work to be hung on the wall! No printmaking experience is necessary! Students should bring in photographs, images from magazines, or drawings for inspiration. All other materials such as inks, paper, blocks, and carving tools are provided and included with your registration.

Saturday, December 18
10 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Christina Michael
Ages: Adult ( 15+) | All Levels

Explore printmaking in this virtual studio class. Instructor will provide basic instruction to create cyanotype prints. Class recordings along with live demonstrations and interactions will develop fundamental skills and concepts while exploring the history of the medium.

This virtual class will be held online through Zoom. A Zoom link will be sent to registrants the day before class begins.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 28 – August 6
10 am – 12 pm

Instructor: Mahedi Anjuman

Ages: Adult (15+) / All levels

Supply list:

Pencil, Eraser, Sharpener, Paper towels

1 Color mixing plate

2 cups/pots for water and mixing chemicals

1 Inch Artist Tape

3 Pieces Bristol paper 12 x 9 inch
https://www.dickblick.com/items/13329-2023/ 

1 Gouache color set
https://www.dickblick.com/items/00822-1059/

1 set watercolor Brushes
https://www.dickblick.com/items/05890-1029/

1 set of Jaquard Cyanotype – Sensitizer Set
https://www.dickblick.com/items/01321-1009/

Free! Come join us at the E.L. Cord Museum School for a night of movie fun! This March we are screening the classic movie Roman Holiday starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck. Participants will screen-print movie posters, watch the movie and engage in lively discussions with local cinephiles!

Friday, March 13
6 – 9 pm

Hosted by the E.L. Cord Museum School
Ages: 15 and Up or accompanied by a parent

CANCELED: Learn to carve simple, beautiful patterns or images in linoleum and print them using Japanese hand printing techniques. The botanical images we’ll be working with in this class lend themselves especially well to this versatile printmaking process. Found images can be transformed into vibrantly layered compositions using Katherine’s easy transfer and carving techniques. Everyone will leave with a small edition of botanical prints. You’ll learn all about the tools, techniques and resources you need to be begin linoleum carving and printing at home.

Thursday, April 9
10 am – 4 pm

Instructor: Katherine Case
Ages: Adults (15+) / All Levels

Supply List: Pencil, 5 x 7 black and white photocopies (laser printed!) of patterns and botanical images you would like to use. Additional materials are included with registration.

Learn to carve simple, beautiful patterns or images in linoleum and print them using Japanese hand printing techniques. The images of birds we’ll be working with in this class lend themselves especially well to this versatile printmaking process. Found images can be transformed into vibrantly layered compositions using Katherine’s easy transfer and carving techniques. Everyone will leave with a small edition of prints of birds. You’ll learn all about the tools, techniques and resources you need to be begin linoleum carving and printing at home.

Friday, February 7
10:30 am – 4:30 pm

Instructor: Katherine Case
Ages: Adults (15+) / All Levels

Supply List: Pencil, 5 x 7 black and white photocopies (laser printed!) of patterns and botanical images you would like to use. Additional materials are included with registration.

Learn to create beautiful one of a kind monotype landscape prints.  You’ll learn all about the tools, techniques and resources you need to create monotypes. The class will include a walk through the museum to look for inspiration, sketch and see what is hanging in the galleries. Students will have plenty of time to print and learn a variety of monotype techniques.

Sunday, November 10
10 am – 4 pm

Instructor: Rachel Kaiser
Ages: Adults (15+) / All Levels

Supply List:

All materials will be supplied but bringing images of landscapes you may want to use will be extremely helpful.

Learn to carve simple, beautiful stylized animal images in linoleum and how to print them.  You’ll learn all about the tools, techniques and resources you need to be begin linoleum carving and printing at home. The class will include a walk through the museum to look for inspiration and see what is hanging in the galleries.

Sunday, October 27
10 am – 4 pm

Instructor: Rachel Kaiser
Ages: Adults (15+) / All Levels

Supply List:

All materials will be supplied but bringing images of animals you may want to carve will be extremely helpful.

Come join us at the E.L. Cord Museum School for a night of fright and fun! This October we are screening the cult classic: Night of the Living Dead. Participants will screen-print movie posters, take home a custom Zine with fun movie facts and engage in lively discussions with local cinephiles!

Friday, October 25
6 – 9 pm

Hosted by the E.L. Cord Museum School
Ages: 15 and Up

Letterpress print your holiday cards using antique wood and metal type on Katherine’s Vandercook letterpress. During this fun day at Katherine’s studio, Meridian Press, you will learn the basics of letterpress printing: setting type, locking it up in the press, mixing ink and completing an edition of up to 25 two-color greeting cards. Envelopes will also be included.

Please bring an apron and some ideas for holiday cards. We will also look at at plenty of samples for ideas during class.

Thursday, December 12
10 am – 4 pm

(DATE CHANGE- class moved from the 4th to the 12th)

Instructor: Katherine Case
Ages: Adult (15+) / All levels

Location: Meridian Press

Hand-colored linocut prints combine the dramatic presence of a linocut with the versatility and vibrant hues of watercolor painting. During the first session of class students will learn will the basics of carving and printing a linocut print by hand.  Students will carve into traditional battleship gray linoleum as well as the newer Gomuban carving substrate. An oil-based relief printing ink will be used to create the perfect resist for session two, when watercolor and colored pencil techniques will be utilized to brighten up the black and white prints. Students will leave with a set of varied and vibrantly-colored prints.

Tuesday and Thursday, November 12 and 14
9:30 am – 2:30 pm (day 1), 9:30 am – 12:30 pm (day 2)

Instructor: Katherine Case
Ages: Adults (15+) / All Levels

Supply List:

Please bring ideas for one or two 5×7 linocut prints that will be carved the first session and hand-colored on session two. Black and white photocopied or laser printed images can be transferred onto the linoleum blocks.